Forward I need to clear the air with two things: I am not sure I know much about cooking. I don’t like following recipes. I don’t like operating within much of any constraints. I think I just get lucky most of the time. My secret? Make what I think I will like, commit to eating […]
What is it and What do I do with it? Swiss Chard is a member of the beet family along with table beets and sugar beets. It is rich in a variety of phytonutrients, minerals, and vitamins. A 100g serving includes 100% RDA of Vitamin C and 700% of Vitamin K.It is also a good […]
When cooking, I rarely follow a recipe, even the first time. The following is the best estimation of a simple preparation I use frequently when preparing chard. Please adjust to your liking. (You will now see why I must rely on others for recipes). 2-5 cloves garlic (chopped) 1-3 unsalted butter 8-12 large leaves chard […]
The size of your bunch of greens is up to you. Start small if you aren’t feeling brave. Ingredients 1 lb pasta of choice (I use brown rice, which makes this dish gluten-free) 1 bunch of greens (swiss chard, beet greens, kale, or spinach) 4 T. butter 1/2-3/4 c. milk 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp […]
Ingredients 4 T. butter 5 mini onions (bulbs and tops) or one large onion 3 cloves garlic 1 t. salt freshly ground pepper to taste 1 lb. potatoes, cubed (peeled or not, according to preference) 4 c. chicken broth 1/4-1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled 1/2 c. milk 1/2 c. sour cream or plain yogurt […]
Ingredients 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 lb sweet or hot Italian sausage, removed from its casings and crumbled 1 1/2 lbs (9-12 stems with leaves) swiss chard, thinly sliced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 1/2 cups diced fresh or canned tomatoes 1 cup chicken broth 3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil 1 Tbsp chopped […]
1 pound swiss chard, spinach, or bok choy (chopped) Cook and thoroughly drain. If using swiss chard or bok choy, trim the stalks from the leaves & initially cook chopped stalks, then add chopped leaves after stalks begin to become tender. 4 eggs (beaten) 1 cup milk 1 cup swiss cheese or another cheese (shredded) […]
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